écume

Definitions of écume
  1. noun
    foam or froth on the sea
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    type of:
    mousse
    a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
  2. noun
    a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
    synonyms: mousse
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    types:
    mousse de savon
    the froth produced by soaps or detergents
    crème à raser, savon à barbe
    toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving
    type of:
    bulle
    a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
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